Years ago, during a recapitulation of my life, I examined every memory I had of my relationship with my father. I looked at us fearlessly and was, at the end of my examination, finally at peace with Dad. My explanation of Dad as a father and as a man was loving but...

“People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges.” – Joseph F Newton If you met me today, you’d probably see a happy, smiling girl chatting with a bunch of people around her. I bet, hidden beneath this social butterfly, you’d never...

“Every man on this planet is taking his initiation in love.” – Florence Shinn, The Game of Life and How to Play It Initiations in love can be painful because they require that we learn disturbing things about ourselves, that we...

“Whenever you are confronted with an opponent, conquer him with love.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi I used to do anything to avoid a fight – back down, shut up, laugh awkwardly, tiptoe around, leave the room, go for a drive, call a friend, take deep breaths. I thought every fight...

As a university instructor teaching entrepreneurship, I am always surprised at how even my smallest perceived action can affect a student. For example, last month one of my student teams referenced me in their business plan as an advisor. Since this particular team...

“No matter how difficult and painful it may be, nothing sounds as good to the soul as truth.” - Martha Beck A Facebook post caught my eye. In it, a friend had outlined a long day of work, school, and family commitments. She began by saying, “I am so tired … ” and...